Portfolio Alvaro Menendez

Portfolio

Álvaro Federico Menéndez Ucelay

a l v m e n u c e @ g m a i l . c o ma m e n e n d e z . b a r 2 0 1 0 @ s t u d e n t . i e . e d u

CURRICULUM VITAE3rd Bachelor in Architecture, peoples-person, comitted, sensitive, capable, creative, QFSTFSUJWF �UFBNXPSLFS �nFYJCMF �DPNJUUFE �PQFO�NJOEFE �HPBM�PSJFOUFE �DPNQVUFS�friendly, independent, adaptable & contribute to group spirit.

ACADEMICSBachelor in Architecture, IE University Segovia (September 2010 to present).Grado en Arquitectura Bilingüe (1 year), Universidad Europea de Madrid (September 2009 to June 2010).IGCSE & A-Levels at Aiglon College, Switzerland (2004 to 2009).Hispano Británico & International British Yeoward School, Tenerife (before 2004).

SKILLSArchitecture programsGood command of: Rhino Autocad Basic knowledge of: Rhino Vray Rhino Script Flamingo GrasshoperAdobe Photoshop & Illustrator..JDSPTPGU�0GmDF���J8PSL�Digital Photography of people and buildings.Laser cutter & 3D modeling machine.Video production: special events and IE University promotional materials.Motivational talks & architectural workshops in international schools.Campus tours, deals with prospective students & educational fairs.1JFDF�PG�BSU�XPSL�FYIJCJUFE�BU�(BMMFSZ�("*"�&S�TQBDF�E��(FOFWB������Specialization course in Life Drawing.Model making..BD���8JOEPXT�

LANGUAGESBilingual English-Spanish, I can read and understand Portuguese and French.

STUDY TRIPSUK (London �0YGPSE�4QBJO�Bilbao, Madrid, Barcelona, Segovia, Valencia, Tenerife, many more) France (Paris, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Ardeche), Italy (Rome, Florence), USA (New York, Orlando, Boston, Miami), Switzerland (Solalex �(FOFWB �.POUSFVY �Lugano, Basel, Bern, Zurich, Gstaad), Brazil (Recife, Salvador, Porto Seguro) Portugal (Lisbon�.FYJDP�$BODVO �,FOZB�/BJSPCJ �.PSPDDP�.BSSBLFTI �4BVEJ�"SBCJB�(Damman), United Arab Emirates (Abu Dahbi), Bahrain, Greece (Athens, Mykonos), Croatia.

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCEMIRMEN Arquitectos (Madrid)MENUCE Arquitectos S.A. (S/C de Tenerife)

OTHERHouse Captain & School Prefect (Aiglon College).(SPVQ�-FBEFS�&YQFEJUJPOT �"JHMPO�$PMMFHF�First aider (Aiglon College).Fundraising events & school activities coordinator (Aiglon College).IE Ambassador (Distinguished IE University Fellow Student).Active interest in making sculptures.Art work: Creative processes..BYJNVN�4DPSF�JO�4QBOJTI�"�-FWFM�Clean Driving License.

PERSONAL INTERESTSArchitecture, interior design, industrial design, urban design, art, photography, video editing, marketing, travelling, meeting new peolpe/cultures, internet, sports (fencing, TLJJOH �DMJNCJOH �GPPUCBMM �CBTLFUCBMM �TXJNNJOH �WPMMFZCBMM �TRVBTI �FUD�BOE�FYQFEJ-tions (Cross-Country, mountain biking, trekking, skinning & skiing).

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife 28/03/199178855421JSpanishc/ Carlos JR Hamilton 3Canary Islands, Spain+34 667 668 801

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Horizontal Hybrid for Design Studio II

Professors: Ali Ganjavian & Kye Kawamura (Banana Studio)

IE University, Spring 2010

This structure is made up by a museum (Information Center),train station, cafeteria,

news agent and common toilets.

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Turegano House for Architectural ExpressionAndrés AbasoloUniversidad Europea de Madrid, Autumn 2009

This is an Analysis I made about the Turegano House by Alberto Campo Baeza.Detailed plan with areas, elevation, situation plan and axometric view.

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This is an Analysis of Turegano House by Alberto Campo BaezaZones, sections and double heights.

Turegano House for Architectural ExpressionAndrés AbasoloUniversidad Europea de Madrid, Autumn 2009

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Sculptures Art work for 3D Fine ArtProfessor: Matthew DibbleAiglon College, 2004-2009

Sculptures made by myself, were I had the chance to practice with different materials.

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Sculptures Art work for 3D Fine Art

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3D Machine Model for Virtual SpaceProfessor: Anna PlaIE University, Spring 2011Model design using Rhino, plugins, scripts and grasshopper. This was then printed with the laser cutter and with the three dimensional machine.

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Suspension Bridge for Structures I

Professor: George Fäller (ARUP)

IE University, Autumn 2011

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Professors: Clara Moneo & Valerio Canals

IE University Autumn 2012

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up of wood ramps level, the green sport & leisure level and storage and parking.

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Collaboration for Mirmen ArquitectosInternshipCompetition Plaza de la Basilica de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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Collaboration for Mirmen ArquitectosInternshipCompetition Plaza de la Basilica de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Collaboration with Architects JournalInternshipI worked in several areas for 4 months from March to June in London. At Emap I searched for architecture news, wrote stories in the web, uploaded the magazines information to the web evry week and took several pictures in sites and events that were then used in the Magazine.